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Mentha spicata 'Kentucky Colonel'

Family Labiatae
Plant Type herb
Zone USDA:   3a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level medium
Height 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Spread 0.3 - 1.5 m (1 - 5 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herb Mentha spicata 'Kentucky Colonel' (spearmint) bears showy, light pink and fragrant blossoms during early summer to late summer. This plant is spreading in form and has showy, glossy, medium textured and aromatic foliage that is medium green in colour. The stems are aromatic. Fragrant fruit are produced by Mentha spicata 'Kentucky Colonel' (spearmint).
Typical Uses Annual, container, culinary, ground cover and vegetable garden.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Mentha spicata 'Kentucky Colonel' .
Cautions This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.